May 23, 2025
The energy consumption of one AI query may seem small, but they add up. A new analysis calculates the AI industry’s footprint—so far. Plus, super agers are folks who stay fit into their 80s and beyond. What’s behind their unique health and longevity? And, could the NIH plan for a "universal vaccine" really work?
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From Undiscovered: Born This Gay
At the turn of the 20th century, a German doctor sets out to prove that homosexuality is rooted in biology—but his research has consequences he never intended.
From Undiscovered: The Meteorite Hunter
From our new podcast Undiscovered: Deep in Antarctica, a rookie meteorite hunter helps collect a mystery rock. Could it be a little piece of Mars?
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Undiscovered Presents: Not Your Subject
A black medical student helps a team of cancer researchers recruit more African Americans to their study—and tests out an unconventional sales pitch.
Undiscovered Presents: This Headline Might Kill You
In this Undiscovered Cares Report, Annie and Elah dig into a scary science headline.
Undiscovered Presents: Party Lines
On the latest episode of Undiscovered, a mathematician takes the stand in a court case that could decide the fate of gerrymandering in the U.S.
Undiscovered Presents: The Long Loneliness
On the latest episode of Undiscovered, before we could save the whales, we had to learn to love them. It took two unconventional scientists to show us how.
Undiscovered Presents: Turtle v. Snake
On the latest episode of Undiscovered, a rookie scientist finds out he’s been scooped by a faraway stranger with a big reputation.
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Undiscovered Presents: Plants And Prejudice
On the latest episode of Undiscovered, are non-native species dangerous, or are we just prejudiced against them?
Undiscovered Presents: The Magic Machine
On the latest episode of our podcast Undiscovered, a new life support technology leaves a doctor wondering how far she’ll go to save a life.
Undiscovered Presents: The Holdout
On the newest episode of ‘Undiscovered,’ did a meteorite kill the dinosaurs? One paleontologist has a bone to pick with that theory.
I, Robovie
Our podcast, Undiscovered, is back for season 2! In this episode, some psychologists probe just how far kids’ empathy for robots will go.
We Are ‘Go’ For Launch
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Take A Tour Of NASA’s Historic Launchpads
Take a tour of NASA’s historic launchpads in Google Earth.